The Montreal Canadiens

National Bestseller

Founded in 1909, the Canadiens won their first Stanley Cup in 1916. Since then, they have won 23 more, making them the world’s most successful hockey team. The Montreal Canadiens: 100 Years of Glory weaves the personalities, triumphs, hope, heartache, and hysteria into a compelling narrative, definitively answers old questions, and includes new material that goes behind the scenes of the tumultuous ’09 season. The Canadiens’ 100th year, which ended with a devastating four-game sweep by their oldest rival, the Boston Bruins, had its highs but many setbacks, too, such as the firing of coach Guy Carbonneau, news reports linking three team members with organized crime, and rumours that the team was for sale.

Colourful and controversial, The Montreal Canadiens is enriched with interviews and post-season reflections from some key participants and observers. It is the history of a team that has been making news for to do so.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs